Chairs Linda and Willie Chiang transported 550 guests to Oz during the Society for the Performing Arts gala at the Wortham Center on Saturday night. The “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”-themed fete honored Occidental Petroleum for their contributions to the non-profit organization, which prides itself on bringing the world’s best to the Houston stage.

Attendees followed a yellow-brick road to their seats in the grand foyer; one half of the space resembled the Emerald City while rainbow hues lit up the other, all at the hand of Bergner and Johnson. Performer Hilary Kole dazzled during her tribute to Judy Garland before auctioneer Jeff Smith took the stage.

The event raised more than $575,000 for the Society for the Performing Arts’ engagement and community programs.